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The people of Jamaica

The Nationality of Jamaica are "The Jamaicans"
Population in Jamaica is 2,825,928 (2009)
Population Make-Up Of Jamaica is: 90.9% African, 1.3% East Indian, 0.2% Chinese, 7.3% Mixed, 0.1% Other
Languages Spoken in Jamaica are English and Patois
The Religions practiced the most in Jamaica are: Anglican Catholic, Baptist and other Protestant, Roman Catholic, Rastafarian, Muslim, and Jewish.

Jamaican Economy

Average per Capita income in Jamaica- $4,500 (2009)
Top 5 Industries/Exports out of Jamaica are: 1. Bauxite and Alumina 2. Processed Foods 3. Sugar 4. Rum 5. Cement
The currency in Jamaica is called the "Jamaican Dollar" also known as JMD.
The exchange rate to the U.S. dollars is: 1 US Dollar= 86.66 Jamaican Dollars.
The umemployment rate in Jamaica is 12.9%.

Jamaica money

Jamaican Government

Patrick Allen- Governor General

Bruce Golding- Prime Minister and Minister of Defense

The government type in Jamaica is a Constitutional Parliamentary Democracy.
Jamaica gained their independence on August 6, 1962 from the United Kingdom Parliament (British).

Famous Jamaican People

Bob Marley

Carla Campbell , a Beautiful Model

Jamaican Crusine
(Click on the link of the foods to learn about/cook them)

Blue Marlin - Comes Straight from the sea and is often carried off to the smoker in town, where it takes on a milder salmon like flavor and texture that tastes when thinly sliced.

Coconut - Which you can find all over Jamaica at your pleasure.
Cooked and Grilled Blue Marlin
Jack - is a colorful fish from the sea that is usually very large weighing about 150 pounds. It is also known as many other names like: yellowtail, greenback, burnfin, black and amber jack. In America we know it best as Tuna or swordfish.
Okra - A small finger-shaped vegetable with green ridges that usually is about 3 to 5 inches long. and sometimes fried and served as a side dish in Jamaica.
Stamp and Go - Spicy-hot fritters that are popular in Jamaica. What people cal it, how people make it, and what they make it with vary from island to island in Jamaica.
Jamaica is also the home of many fruits and vegetables such as: Pimiento, beans and peas, starfruit, breadfruit, papayas, guava, limes, mango, and passion fruit.

Grilled Swordfish

Jamaican Starfuit

Traveling Through Jamaica

Here goes a map for you when planning your tour of Jamaica

Going to hang out with the family on the beach is always a great activity in Jamaica.
Jamaica has many craft fairs, street markets with lots of Jamaican Memorabilia, and Jazz festivals to offer to the tourists of Jamaica.
All of the Jamaican cities that you can travel to offer something great to see or do for example: Negril and Montgo Bay have Jamaica's two main coastal resorts, Kingston is the capital of Jamaica and has a great amount of Jamaican Culture all around, and Port Antoino is famous for deep-sea fishing.
But the most famous and popular activities in Jamaica are: Scuba Diving, Water River Rafting, Golfing, Fishing, Horseback Riding, and of course shopping.

An Extravagent Jamaican Beach

River Rafting in Jamaica: If you want, you can always share the experience with a loved one

Hang out with the Parrots at Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios

Spend the Day in Negril, Jamaica

Hang out in Negril, Jamaica and spend your day with your family, a partner, or even by yourself.

Wake up and spend your morning or afternoon at the 7-Mile Beach in Negril.
After your relaxing time at the beach go shopping at the downtown craft market where you can find many Jamaican crafts and cultural paintings.
When you get hungry you can go to Sharks Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch, or dinner at anytime of the day. If you are a vegetarian you can find many things to eat at Ras Rody Vegetarian.
Or if you want to have a romantic dinner by the sea go to Rick's Cafe where you can enjoy your meal to the lovely sound of the ocean.
When you are with your loved one go down West End Drive and look at all the Nice flowers that resemble love.
At around 6 or 7pm go see Negril's World Famous Sunset, that you will never forget.
And when the Night rolls around go to The Jungle: Negril's Nightclub and have fun buying drinks, hanging out, moving to the music, and just enjoying your stay in Negril, Jamaica.
And thank you for coming to Jamaica.

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